Wireless — Deco Mesh
Overview
Wireless coverage is provided by a TP-Link Deco mesh network operating in AP mode — all routing and DHCP is handled upstream by Whistler (UCG Fiber). All nodes use wired Ethernet backhaul; no wireless backhaul is in use.
The network supports WiFi 7 (BE) on capable nodes with Multi-Link Operation (MLO).
Node Inventory
| Node | Model | Location | Mount | Power Source | Backhaul Uplink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Deco BE11000 | Kitchen | Freestanding | Passive (powered via Cat6) | GigaPlus switch (Cat6) |
| Secondary | Deco BE11000 | Basement Gym | Freestanding | Passive (powered via Cat6) | GigaPlus switch (Cat6) |
| Office | Deco XE75 Pro | Office | Freestanding | Passive | MokerLink switch (Cat5a) |
| Master Bedroom | Deco X50-PoE | Master Bedroom | On-wall | PoE (5-port PoE switch via Cat5a) | 5-port PoE switch |
| Back Yard | Deco X50-Outdoor | Back Yard | Outdoor mount | PoE (5-port PoE switch via Cat6) | 5-port PoE switch |
| Garage | Deco X50-Outdoor | Garage | Outdoor mount | PoE (5-port PoE switch via conduit Cat6) | 5-port PoE switch |
SSID Configuration
| SSID | Bands | Purpose | Client Isolation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main (MLO) | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | Primary devices | No |
| IoT | 2.4 GHz only | Smart home devices | Intended — method unverified |
| Guest | 2.4 / 5 GHz | Guest access | Yes — no local network access |
IoT isolation caveat: Deco abstracts network isolation implementation details. It is the intent that IoT devices cannot communicate with main LAN devices, but the specific mechanism (VLAN, client isolation, UCG firewall rule) has not been verified. Do not treat IoT as confirmed isolated until this is investigated.
Known Limitations & Notes
- IoT device migration to the IoT SSID is in progress — not all smart home devices have been moved over yet
- The Back Yard Run 2 (non-PoE Cat6) is reserved for future WAN failover — not a Deco uplink
- No wireless backhaul in use — all nodes require a wired Ethernet connection
Outstanding Action Items
- Verify IoT network isolation mechanism — check UCG firewall rules and Deco app network settings
- Complete migration of all smart home devices to IoT SSID
- Document final device-to-SSID mapping once migration is complete
Last Updated
2026-06-18